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I'm a 38 year old mother of a 13 year old girl. I learned of my status in 1994 after my husband tested positive and diagnosed with AIDS. I have been asymptomatic and continue to be so. My husband lost his battle last August, and what a glorious fight he gave!

My t-cells are in the 500's and viral load undetectable.

My favorites are: jasmine flowers and the smell of gardeniasMy biggest rant: being single and positive in a closed minded society

Life is very trying at times, and am currently going through one of those times again, but I will come out on top.

I hope you are all doing well. I can't wait to get to know you.

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The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly. ~ Chesterton G. K.

Hello IzPoz, it is Eldon. I wanted to take a moment to WELCOME you to the forums where you will find love, encouragement, support, understanding, fun, and answers to many of your questions relating to HIV/AIDS. Your numbers look good.

You have found the right group of people and we are all here to support each other. There is a lot of information here also for you to review at your leisure. From my experience, I am so glad that I found this site!

Thats my nickname for ya! Welcome to the group chica! You will find what you are seeking and you will make this place what you want. We have it all. Humor--thanks to me! Drama--thanks to all the queens! (I mean DRAMA queens guys so dont get your panties in a bunch) Support--thanks to everyone!

So sit back and enjoy the dysfunctional family that we are.

Andrew

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LIFE is not a race to the grave with the intention of arriving safelyin a pretty and well-preserved body, but, rather to skid in broadside,thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--WOW! WHAT ARIDE!!!

"Many people, especially in the gay community, turn to oral sex as a safer alternative in the age of AIDS. And with HIV rates rising, people need to remember that oral sex is safer sex. It's a reasonable alternative."

I will blame Eric too, that dag um Eric always getting us into these forums. I need to figure out how to send a reply to someone, the system will not allow me to im someone. I guess I will figure it out someday. Help. D

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Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge

As for the nickname of Izzy... hah, you'd be surprised by how that name is truly my nickname. Which is why I chose the "Iz" part... cuz it's me!!

The rough time in my life... *sigh* Wow, I was hoping it would have been done by now, but it's been a rough couple of years. Looks like the worst is over, and now I am just getting through this last little bit. All other issues were stemmed from nursing and losing my husband a year ago, to losing my father last week, and now dealing with my own personal fears (boob squish didn't come out 100% proper), but the latter is looking like it was all a mis-reading of the results, so it's starting to look better!

Hope all you guys had a great day!! Mine was busy, and now that I'm sitting still, I'm tired... so I have to go fix dinner for the kidling (french toast and sausage... Hey!! It's easy!!).

*smooches*

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The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly. ~ Chesterton G. K.